Best Emergency Water Purification Filter

According to the international disasters database statistics, there were 290 major natural disasters of all types worldwide in 2019, caused by floods, storms (typhoons and hurricanes), earthquakes, landslides, extreme temperature events, droughts, bush fires, and volcanic eruptions. And deaths associated with severe storms, tropical cyclones, and wildfires have all increased in recent years.

To prepare for emergencies, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recommends every individual have access to one gallon of clean water per day. This should be part of a 3-day supply or 72-hour kit per person.

Emergency Water Storage is Difficult: The gallon per person recommendation is the minimum needed for drinking. This does not include water for cooking or hygiene. Storing enough water for a household requires a lot of space.

If evacuating during an emergency, a family of four would need to have 12 gallons of water in tote (minimum). For this reason, a water filtration system that would meet the survival needs of a family or individual is recommended. While there are several types of water filters available on the market, gravity-fed water filters are considered to be the most effective in emergency situations.

One emergency water filter system that stands out from the rest is the Outback Emergency Water Filter. This filter is designed to reduce harmful contaminants from water sources. Here are some reasons why the Outback Emergency Water Filter is the best gravity water filter for times of disaster.

With the Outback, there's no need to store large quantities of water. Both its effectiveness and its true portability differentiate the Outback from other 'emergency' systems.

Many of the water treatment products and systems currently sold as "Emergency Preparedness Systems" or as systems to be used in undeveloped areas, were never intended for such use and/or work poorly in those applications.

Outback systems have been used for more than two decades by the Peace Corps and by other missionary groups and NGOs providing emergency and relief services.

Years of research, and most importantly-- feedback from those in the field, led to the Outback water filtration system. The Outback stands out because of its' durability, ability to grab and go with it, value for price, and ability to purify water consistently successfully in a time of need.

The Outback systems can be assembled in just a few minutes. The system uses a 4-stage filtration process. This gravity water filtration system produces up to 24 gallons of filtered water per day. Replacement filters are available here.

It is always best to use water from a fresh water source. Typical water supplies that can be used with the Outback are streams, creeks, rivers, ponds, lakes, springs, collected rainwater, and untreated stored water. We don't recommend using swimming pool or spa water, as the chemicals in these sources can damage the filter.

The standard Outback has a daily production rate of 24 gallons per day. If you have questions about water filters for emergencies, water experts are available Monday through Friday (Central time), 8 am to 5 pm at 1 (877) 377-9876.